- Senior 60+
- Children 5-17. The minimum age for children travelling on this tour is 5
- Upon booking you will received an immediate confirmation of payment from VisitBritain followed by a confirmation from Highland Explorer Tours of your date of departure.
Please note: seats for tours on 18th & 19th May 2012 have sold out.
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The Tour
Spot the Loch Ness monster! Loch Ness cruises are available on arrival. Designed especially for sailing on Loch Ness, the boats are equipped with all the latest underwater technology. There's no better way to unlock the mystery of the Loch Ness monster.
On this tour you will see
- Loch Lubnaig
- Rob Roy Country
- Rannoch Moor
- Haunting Glencoe
- Mighty Ben Nevis
- The Great Glen
- Fort Augustus
- Loch Ness
- Monarch of the Glen Country
- Wild Drumochter Pass
- The forests and rivers of Perthshire
- The Forth Railway Bridge
Tour Itinerary
Loch Ness tours depart daily (all year round) except 23-26 and 31 December 2012. Tour departs at 07:45am from the Highland Explorer Tours Office at 60 High Street, Edinburgh.
- Loch Ness tours depart daily (all year round) except 23-26 and 31 December 2012.
- Tour departs at 07:45am from the Highland Explorer Tours Office at 60 High Street, Edinburgh
Heading north from Edinburgh we pass the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle and then skirt the Trossachs (Rob Roy country). We cross the wilds of Rannoch Moor before stopping at dramatic Glencoe, scene of the infamous massacre in 1692. Our journey passes through Fort William before following the Great Glen. Arriving at Fort Augustus on the banks of the Loch Ness, you can take a boat cruise on the loch, go for a walk or simply relax by the Caledonian Canal in this charming Highland village.
Our return journey takes us past shimmering Loch Laggan before climbing over the wild and lonely Drumochter Pass. Heading south, we enter Perthshire, Big Tree Country and a land of forests, rivers and mountains. We then view the spectacular Forth Bridges before arriving back in the Capital around 8pm.
FREE ‘TASTE OF SCOTLAND’ PICNIC LUNCH
Enjoy our locally produced ‘Taste of Scotland’ picnic lunch in Fort Augustus. Typical lunch includes: bottle of Scottish mineral water, a choice of freshly made sandwiches, fresh fruit and shortbread. Offering maximum flexibility you can take your lunch on the boat or enjoy a picnic by the canal or banks of Loch Ness. However if you want something more substantial for lunch, we can direct you to some great local cafés – just ask!
*Loch Ness Cruise option.
A cruise on the mysterious and beautiful Loch Ness is an unforgettable experience, offering the chance to catch a glimpse of Nessie. The Royal Scot is a locally owned custom built boat, designed specifically for sailing on Loch Ness. It's equipped with the very latest hi-tech colour sonar and Olex 3D underwater imaging system, giving you a fascinating view of the terrain and life underwater. You can relax with a coffee or beer in the onboard bar. Cruise duration is approximately 1 hour. You can purchase your cruise ticket from your guide on the day (Adults £11.50, children: £7.00 (correct as May 2011))
Joining Details
Check-in at - 07.45 – 60 High Street, Edinburgh
Return - 20.00 – 60 High Street, Edinburgh
'I think most of all I enjoyed the entertaining and informative commentary. My mind is full of battles and dates and my heart is full of a greater understanding of the Scottish land, its people and its history'
Tom Luck - USA, April 2009